The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than two decades. The broad-spectrum UV filter has been used for years in Europe and other countries and is expected in U.S. products by year’s end.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Susan Monarez as the new head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), following her tenure as acting director and her background in using artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes. Her nomination comes after Dr. David Weldon's candidacy was withdrawn due to concerns about his Senate confirmation prospects, making Monarez's selection a strategic choice for a smoother confirmation process. Monarez has already aligned with the administration's policies by removing "gender ideology" content from the CDC's website, and President Trump has expressed confidence in her ability to lead the agency with a focus on innovation and public health transparency.
The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Florida Representative Dave Weldon for CDC director just before his Senate confirmation hearing, sparking speculation about the reasons behind this decision. Weldon's nomination by President Trump had been controversial due to his vaccine skepticism, which was expected to be a focal point during his Senate questioning. The withdrawal leaves a leadership gap at the CDC, highlighting the need for a new director committed to science-based policies to guide the agency's critical public health efforts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of former New York senator and US attorney general Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024 as a Democrat. He is a controversial figure due to his anti-vaccine views, and his campaign is a long shot. Kennedy Jr. plans to focus on issues such as healthcare, the environment, and economic inequality, and has promised to bring a “new generation of leadership” to the White House.
On Wednesday, California's Board of Parole Hearings denied parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. This was Sirhan's 17th parole suitability hearing, and the board's decision means that he will not be eligible for parole for another three years. The public has reacted to the decision with mixed reactions, with some believing he should remain in prison and others arguing for his release due to his age and the length of his sentence.
The California Board of Parole Hearings has denied parole to Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan, citing his lack of insight into the 1968 shooting. Sirhan, now 78, has been denied parole 15 times since 1985, and his lawyer argued that he has shown awareness of his actions and is unlikely to re-offend. His next parole hearing is scheduled for 2023, when he will be 83 years old.